Energy & Land Use: Routt County commissioners are raising alarms about a proposed federal oil-and-gas lease sale covering about 13,850 acres of national forest north of Hayden, warning it could be the biggest extractive push in decades as the Forest Service weighs public comments through July 20. Federal Policy: The Interior Department is also proposing changes to BLM oil-and-gas leasing rules, with environmental groups saying shorter comment periods and weaker requirements could curb cleanup and public input. Space Tech: NASA’s ERNEST rover just finished a tough desert field test, aiming to better handle steep slopes and rocky terrain on the Moon and Mars with more independent navigation. Health Tech: A University of Colorado Anshutz Cancer Center expert discusses how circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is moving from research toward real-time decisions in GI cancers. Data Centers & Power: Vantage Data Centers promoted Michael Stoner to lead North America development, focusing on power-ready capacity for cloud and AI demand. Climate Risk: A new study finds forest carbon credits may be underestimating climate-driven fire and drought risks. Local Education: A Carbondale educator built a self-guided, end-to-end college application path called Star Map to help students connect essays, activities, and recommendations into a clear admissions story. Surveillance Tech: Flock Safety’s camera network has topped 100,000 units as more cities cancel deals over unauthorized data access concerns.